1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 102; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Dishorne age 23; born in ______; single; farmer; living at Pageton, WV; son of Dave and
Mary; married on 29 Nov 1930 at Blackwolf, WV; Bertie Mitchem; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Maude______.
2. Social Security Death Index; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Arthur Dishorn; born 14 Mar 1910; died Mar 1976; last residence, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV;
SS #233-10-4330; card issued in WV before 1951.
3. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer Co, WV; submitted by
Kenneth Bowen; 18 May 2010.
Arthur David "Buck" Dishorne; born 14 Mar 1909 at Blackwolf, WV; died Mar 1976; son of David
Leroy and Mary Jane (Meadows) Dishorne, Jr; buried here.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1930); Page 102; WV Archives Web Site.
Arthur Dishorne age 23; born in ______; single; farmer; living at Pageton, WV; son of Dave and
Mary; married on 29 Nov 1930 at Blackwolf, WV; Bertie Mitchem; age 18; born in McDowell Co,
WV; single; daughter of Maude______.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1946); Page 163; WV Archives Web Site.
Earlie Carr; age 21; born in Wheelwright, KY; singe; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 11 Feb
1946 at Welch, WV; Thelma Myree Dishorne; age 18; born at Gary, WV; single; living at
Roderfield, WV; with consent of Beulah Mae Severt, mother of Thelma Myree Dishorne.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 471; WV Archives Web Site.
Lester Brice Allen, Jr; age 27; born at Gary, WV; single; living at Gary, WV; married on 26 Dec
1952 at Roderfield, WV; Thelma Marie Dishorne Davis; age 21; born at Elbert, WV; divorced;
living at Welch, WV.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thelma Marie Dishorne Allen, age 80, of Gary, WV
passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Bluefield
Regional Medical Center. Born January 22, 1932, in
Gary, WV. She was the daughter of the late Authur
and Birtie Severt Dishorne.
"Thelma was an active bowler for 30 plus years at
Landmark Lanes in Welch, WV, competing in
tournaments all over the country. She was also a
volunteer at Stevens Clinic Hospital.
"Preceeded the death by in addition to her parents, her
daughter: Carolyn Alice Allen Lusk and son-in-law,
Roy C. Lusk of Alabama.
"She leaves behind to cherish her memory her
husband of 59 years, Lester B. (Bud) Allen, Jr. of
Gary, WV, one granddaughter: Deborah M. Lusk
Bosworth and husband, Christopher Bosworth of
Tennessee. One great grandson, Evan Ray Myles of
Ft. Hood, Texas, two great granddaughters: Jennifer
E. Myles and Shianne M. Myles of Tennessee. Two
step great grandchildren: Cody and Krysta Bosworth
of Utah. One brother: Oscar Dykes of Virginia and a
host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving
relatives and friends.
"Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 23,
2012 at 12 noon from the Fanning Funeral Home
Chapel in Welch, WV with Rev. Timothy E. Akers,
officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial
Park, in Bluewell, WV..."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
L.B. Allen; age 22; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; carpenter; living at Welch, WV; son of
W.H. and Wade; married on 3 Sep 1922 at Hartwell, WV; Blanche Roark; age 22; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of _______.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 71B; Image 6 of
78; Family #38/43.
Listed as Lester B. Allen; age 30; born in VA; married at 22; carpenter for coal mine; head of
household.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #15122; WV Archives Web Site.
Lester Brice Allen; age 55; born 1 Dec 1899 at Penhook, VA; married; living at Gary, WV; forman
for US Coal Co; son of William Henry and Sally Wade (Ferguson) Allen; died 19 Dec 1954 in Grace
Hospital, Welch, WV; from gunshot wound of head; suicide; buried 22 Dec 1954 in Woodlawn
Memorial Park.
1. 1910 Census, Ashe Co, NC; North Fork Township; taken on 19 Apr 1910; Page 206B; Image 8
of 40; Family #63/63.
Listed as Blanche Roark; age 6; born in NC; in household of grandfather, Isaac Roark, with mother.
2. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Big Creek District; taken on 19 Feb 1920; Page 104B; Image
32 of 38; Family #279/280.
Listed as Blanche Roark; age 16; born in NC; in household of grandfather, Isaac Roark.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1922); Page 9; WV Archives Web Site.
L.B. Allen; age 22; born in Franklin Co, VA; single; carpenter; living at Welch, WV; son of
W.H. and Wade; married on 3 Sep 1922 at Hartwell, WV; Blanche Roark; age 22; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; daughter of _______.
4. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Adkin District; Gary; taken on 4 Apr 1930; Page 71B; Image 6 of
78; Family #38/43.
Listed as Blanche Allen; age 26; born in NC; married at 19; in household of husband, Lester B.
Allen.
1. FindAGrave.com Webste; submitted by Beverly Aker; 10 Oct 2011.
" William Henry Allen
Birth 28 Sep 1874
Death 1 Dec 1937 (aged 63)
Burial
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 78173463 "Additional Information Posted:
"RITES TODAY FOR WILLIAM HENRY ALLEN, 63.Pioneer Settler In This Section Was Victim of Cerebral Hemorrhage;
Had Been Ill Nearly Three YearsLast rites will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the First Baptist Church in Welch for William Henry Allen, 63-year-old resident of Welch and a pioneer settler in this section, who died at his home on Linden Street Wednesday night of a cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. Allen's death came after an illness of nearly three years, and is the second death in that family during the past few weeks. His son Mack H. Allen, died suddenly at his home in Gary on Sunday, November 14, 1937.
"Mr. Allen was born September 28, 1874 and reared in Penhook, Va. and was the son of William Henry Allen and Frances Ferguson Allen. At the turn of the century he moved to Switchback and lived there for a year after which he came to Welch. He resided here for more than 35 years, and during this time was employed as a carpenter and contractor. He was married twice, his first wife, Sallie Wade Ferguson Allen, having died thirty years ago.
"He is survived by his widow the former Miss Sally Sue Mitchell; one son by this marriage, Calvin J. Allen, of Welch; and two sons by his first marriage, Tom and Brice Allen, carpenters employed by the United States Coal and Coke Company in Gary. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Fannie David of Gary and Mrs. Sophia Powell of Switchback. The following children preceded him to the grave; Mrs. Bertha A. Dillon in 1932; James W. Allen of Welch on June 12, 1935; and Mack H. Allen, well-known Gary resident.
"The services today will be led by Rev. D.M. Dorsey, pastor of the church after which interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery.
"The following active pallbearers have been named; W. M. Ball, Trigg Harina, W.B. David, Clyde Bride, W. D. Mayhew, R.F. Pierce, Noah Dixon, and J. T. Eddins.
"Published 12-3-1937, Bluefield Daily Telegraph."
1. U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Sallie Wade Allen
Birth Date: 5 Jun 1875
Birth Place: Virginia, United States of America
Death Date: 2 Sep 1909
Death Place: Penhook, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America
Cemetery: Blankenship- David Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place: Penhook, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?: Y"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1900); Page 215; WV Archives Web Site.
Harless Mitchell; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living in McDowell Co, WV; son
of A.H. and Bettie; married on 29 Aug 1900 at Welch, WV; Laura Carter; age 19; born in Mercer
Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Mary.
1. 1900 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Browns Creek District, taken 7 Jun 1900; Page 89B, Image 5 of 71;
Family #50/54.
Listed as Laura Carter, age 17, born in Feb 1883 in VA, in household of father, William Carter.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1900); Page 215; WV Archives Web Site.
Harless Mitchell; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; laborer; living in McDowell Co, WV; son
of A.H. and Bettie; married on 29 Aug 1900 at Welch, WV; Laura Carter; age 19; born in Mercer
Co, WV; single; daughter of William and Mary.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1911); Page 110; WV Archives Web Site.
William J. Hall; age 40; born in Montgomery Co, VA; single; farmer; living at Jed, WV; son of James
K. and Lucinda; married on 4 Mar 1911 at Jed, WV; Laura Mitchem (sic, Mitchell); age 29; born in
McDowell Co, WV; widow; daughter of William and Mary Carter.
1. Raleigh Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1923); Page 101; WV Archives Website.
Guy Mitchell; age 22; born in Welch, WV; living at Fireco, WV; married on 24 Sep 1923 at Beckley, WV;
Ona Kate Mann; age 18; born in Monroe Co, WV; living at Lego, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; WW II Draft Registration Card #T-410; 16 Feb 1942; Ancestry.com Website.
Guy Fred Mitchel; age 41; born 7 Jul 1901 in Welch, WV; living at Bradshaw, WV; employed by
Krolitz Coal Co, Krolitz, WV; person who will always know your address, Okey Mitchell, wife,
Bradshaw, WV; 5'9" tall; 150 lbs; brown eyes; brown hair; dark complexion; scar on face.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #80.
Listed as Guy Mitchell; age 49; born in WV; married; no listed occupation; head of household.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #16116; WV Archives Web Site.
Guy Fred Mitchell; age 49; born 7 Jul 1901 at Welch, WV; married; miner; SS# 233-16-3501;
living at Garland, WV; son of Harless and Laura (Carter) Mitchell; died 13 Nov 1950 in the Welch
Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; from a cerebral accident; buried 16 Nov 1950 in Iaeger Memorial;
informant, Mrs. Okie Mitchell.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 25 Jul 2014.
Guy E. (sic, F) Mitchell; born 7 Jul 1901; died 13 Nov 1950; biried here; headstone photo shown.
1. 1910 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken on 6 May 1910; Page 92A; Image
26 of 31; Family #230/232.
Listed as Okie Jones; age 2; born in WV; in household of father, Paris Jones.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1926); Page 51; WV Archives Website.
Abe Cole; age 21; born in Buchanan Co, VA; single; miner; living at Garland, WV; son of Floyd and
Jane; married on 10 Dec 1926 in Avondale, WV; Okie Jones; age 19; born in McDowell Co, WV;
single; daughter of Paris and Catherine.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #80.
Listed as Okie Mitchell; age 41; born in WV; married; in household of husband, Guy F. Mitchell.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1952); Page 143; WV Archives Web Site.
Porter L. Mitchell; age 45; born in VA; widowed; living at Roderfield, WV; married on 4 Jan 1952 in
Roderfield, WV; Okie Jones; age 43; born in Garland, WV; divorced; living at Roderfield, WV.
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 21 Sep 2014.
Okie Omie Mitchell; born 8 Sep 1908; died 23 Nov 1960; buried here; headstone photo shown;
"MOTHER".
Raymond Jackson "Jack" Holloway
1. 1900 Census, Tazewell Co, VA; Maiden Spring District; taken on 19 Jun 1900; Page 200A; Omage 17
of 36; Family #150/151.
Listed as Jackson Holloway; age 7; born in VA in Sep 1892; in household of father, Felix Holloway.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 291; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Holloway; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Jed, WV; son of Felix and
Hattie; married on 13 Jul 1914 at Jed, WV; Mollie Carter; age 25; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
widow; daughter of William and Mary.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Cerificate #'68 007423; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Jackson Holloway; age 76; born 20 Apr 1892 in VA; widowed; living at Leckie, WV; coal
miner; son of Felix and Harriett (Watson) Holloway; died 13 May 1968; DOA Stevens Clinic, Welch,
WV; from an acute coronary thrombosis; buried 16 May 1968 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV;
informant, Amanda Bruce, Bluefield, WV.
4. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Iaeger Memorial Cemetery, Roderfield, McDowell Co, WV; submitted by
B. Walls; 26 Jun 2014.
Raymond J. Holloway; born 20 Apr 1892; died 13 May 1968; buried here; grave marker photo shown;
"WEST VIRGINIA * PVT FIELD ARTILLERY * WORLD WAR I"
1. 1880 Census, McDowell Co, WV, compiled by William A. Marsh, age 768.
Elkhorn Township, page 012.
Listed as Molly F. Carter, age 3, born in VA, in household of father, William Carter.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1914); Page 291; WV Archives Web Site.
Jack Holloway; age 21; born in Tazewell Co, VA; single; miner; living at Jed, WV; son of Felix and
Hattie; married on 13 Jul 1914 at Jed, WV; Mollie Carter; age 25; born in Tazewell Co, VA;
widow; daughter of William and Mary.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Cerificate #'59 000646; WV Archives Web Site.
Mollie Holloway; age 81; born 20 Apr 1877 in Tazewell Co, VA; married; living at Havaco, WV;
daughter of William and Mary (Brunty) Carter; died 8 Jan 1959 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; from
a cerebral vascular accident; buried 10 Jan 1959 in Iaeger Memorial, Roderfield, WV; informant, R.J.
Holloway, Havaco, WV.
1. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Dennis Claude (D.C.) Stanley, Sr., 69, of Montcalm, WV died suddenly Saturday, September 10, 2016."D. C. was born January 2, 1947, in Avondale, WV, a son of the late Burl and Mable Payne Stanley. He loved mining coal and was a superintendent for many years at Royalty Smokeless Coal Company in Premier, WV. He enjoyed hunting with his grandsons, sons-in-law, and brothers. He also enjoyed fishing.
"In addition to his parents Burl and Mable Payne Stanley he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bart and Julia Stanley and Jim Roberts and Clara Jane Payne; his first wife, Libby Stanley; five grandchildren Ryan Helbert, and Samuel, Savanna, Corey, and Courtney Varney; three sisters, Betty Jean Stanley, Katherine "Kat" Addair and Joan Stanley; five brothers, Burl Stanley, Jr., Calvin Stanley, Jimmy Stanley, Oliver Stanley, and J. C. Stanley; four brothers-in-law, Reverend James "Jim" Addair, Edgar Brant, John Donnelly and Hershel Baker; and two sisters-in-law, Joyce Stanley and Sherry Roberts.
"Survivors include three daughters, Janis Cooper and husband Eric of Bluefield, WV, Vicki Coburn and husband Ronnie of Richlands, VA, and Pamela Varney and husband David of Marion, OH; one son, Dennis "Denny" Stanley, Jr. and Bob Nicholson – life partner of Zanesville, OH; two sisters, Gertrude "Cricket" Donnelly of Iaeger, WV, and Veronica "Tootsie" Baker also of Iaeger; a special sister-in-law, Johnnie Mae Stanley of Iaeger; two brothers, Forrest "Buster" Stanley and wife Berniece of Iaeger, and Roger Stanley and wife Sherry of Sioux City, Iowa; four grandchildren, Landon Coburn and wife Stephanie, Kela Palmer and husband Gary, Christopher and Little Eric Cooper; and five great grandchildren, Lexie and Hailey Coburn, Katie Beth,Brooks. and Brentley Jean Palmer.
"Friends may visit with the family from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening, September 15, 2016, at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, where funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. with Reverend Johnnie Stanley officiating. Cremation will follow these services."
Elizabeth Mae "Libby" Mitchell
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; taken 6 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 12; Dwelling #80.
Listed as Elizabeth Mitchell; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Guy F. Mitchell.
2. Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Elizabeth Mitchell
Gender: Female
Race: White
Marriage Age: 17
Birth Date: abt 1945
Marriage Registration Place: Russell, Virginia, USA
Marriage Date: 15 Jun 1962
Marriage Place: Cedar Bluff, Virginia, USA
Father: Guy Mitchell
Mother: Okie Jones
Spouse: McGinnis Stinson
Certificate Number: 1962017563"
3. Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Libby" Elizabeth Mae (Mitchell) Stanley, 67, of
Zanesville, OH, formerly of Bradshaw, WV, and
Tazewell, VA, died Thursday, September 13, 2012 at
Autumn Health Care.
"Libby was born January 17, 1945, in McDowell
County, WV, a daughter of the late Guy Fred and
Okie Omie Mitchell. She was formerly married to
Dennis Stanley of Bluefield, WV, (first wife). Libby was
of the Pentecostal Faith, formerly of the Bradshaw
Church of God. She was a housewife who enjoyed
cooking, planning special events, playing games with
her grandchildren, writing, and staying in touch with
family and friends.
"In addition to her parents she was preceded in death
by one daughter, Lisa Marie Stinson, four
grandchildren, Samuel, Savannah, Courtney, and
Cory Varney, a great grandchild, Ryan David Helbert,
three brother Hassle,Jessie, and James Cole and a
sister Cora Mae Blake.
"Survivors include four children, Vicki (Ronnie) Coburn
of Jewell Ridge, VA, Pamela (David) Varney of
Marion, OH, Dennis Stanley Jr. (Bob Nicholson-life
partner) of Zanesville, OH, and Janis (Eric) Cooper of
Bluefield, WV; five grandchildren, Landon (Stefanie)
Coburn of Richlands, VA, Kela(Gary) Palmer of
Richlands, VA, Christopher Cooper of Bluefield, WV,
Brandon Nicholson of St. Clairsville, OH, and ?Lil?
Eric Cooper of Bluefield, WV; four great
grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday,
September 16, 2012, at 1 o clock, with Reverend
Johnnie Mae Stanley (sister-in-law) of Avondale, WV,
and Reverend James Addair ?Jamie? of Skygusty,
WV, officiating at the Chapel of Fanning Funeral
Home in Iaeger, WV. Burial will follow in the Powell
Cemetery on Coon Branch Mountain near Iaeger,
WV..."
1. Fanning Funeral Home, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Ronnie Dean Estep, age 64, of 188 Lovers Lane,
Gary, West Virginia, passed away Friday, September
14, 2012, at Welch Community Hospital. Born March
25, 1948, in Jolo, West Virginia. He was the son of
the late Elmer and Clara Day Estep.
"He was resident of McDowell County all of his life.
Retired Director of McDowell County Vocational
School. He served as mayor of Gary for two terms.
"Preceded in death by in addition to his parents, three
sisters and one son; Lawrence Elmer Estep.
"Survivors include his wife, Sue Trivett Estep of Gary,
WV; one son, Scottie Estep of Charlotte, NC; one
daughter, Sherri (Brian) Green of Morgantown, WV;
one stepdaughter, Kimberly Graves of Wichita Falls,
TX and constant companion, puppy dog, Chloe. One
brother, Danny Estep and fiancee Carol Belany of
Paynesville, WV; five sisters: Norma (Stanley)
Hagerman, Patsy (Jackie) Sparks and Shirley (Jimmy)
Easterling all of Paynesville, WV; Jane (Eugene)
Vance of Bland, VA and Nancy (Perry) Hagerman of
High Point, NC. Three grandaughters: Brittany,
Brianna and Brooklyn Green. One
step-grandaughter; Emily Vaughn.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday,
September 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. from the Fanning
Funeral Home Chapel in Welch with Pastor Jamie
Estep and Pastor Robert Blevins, officiating. Burial
will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton,
WV..."